Released in 1968 on the album Aretha Now , Aretha Franklin's gospel-soul rendition of "I Say a Little Prayer" reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track, initially a demo session improvisation, was hailed by critics for its emotional depth and superior arrangement compared to the original, later becoming a cultural touchstone of the late 1960s. Watch the official lyric video on YouTube . Aretha Franklin's I Say a Little Prayer - ABC listen
